Unfortunately, the natural conditions along the coast can create a hostile environment for garden plants. From harsh winds and salt sprays of seawater to dry, sandy soil and heat, all of these factors can wreak havoc on landscape plantings and how well they grow. Seaside gardening also presents challenges for the gardener, even the most ...
In Texas deer are natives. Humans are implants and must learn to co-exist with these doe-eyed creatures. Our family has become quite fascinated with the deer living in the surrounding area. However, frustration boiled over when it came to finding deer resistant plants for our landscaping. We researched deer resistant plants extensively prior to purchasing ...
Ornamental grasses offer texture and height for garden landscapes in USDA Hardiness Zone 7. Grass plants are available in clumping and non-clumping varieties, with a variety of mature heights available for gardens. Clumping grass varieties grow from one main root crown. This variety works well in flower gardens that need some texture without invasive spreading ...
Dwarf pampas grass has its origin in the western countries. Its scientific name is Cortaderia selloana and commonly known as Pumila. It belongs to the family Poaceae and also Gramineae. The genus name is Cortaderia and the species name is selloana. Dwarf pampas grass is of different varieties in the inflorescence color. They are of ...
Dried pampas grass are very highly prized indoor decorations. The dried pampas grass is a kind of dried flowers of five feet high and is found in natural white beige. Some of the dried pampas grass grows six feet high and they have natural white beige and other assorted colors like teal green, lime green, ...
When I first moved to the desert from the east coast, I had no idea gardening was so different from anything I had ever learned. Coming from a family of gardeners, I grew up reading the Farmer’s Almanac and drawing plans detailing the layout of our land to best utilize garden space. Then I moved ...
Flower gardens need not be restricted to spring and summer enjoyment. There are many plants that will bloom throughout the fall season as well. In fact, fall flower gardens not only provide extended blooming time, but sources like foliage, berries, bark, and other focal points can also provide additional color and interest. Additionally, these beautiful ...
Some plant problems you create for yourself. Others you inherit. One that came with our property when we bought it 20-plus years ago was an infestation of pampas grass. At first glance, pampas grass is quite attractive. It is large, up to 10 feet in height, and is kind of an oversized fountain grass with ...
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